All upcoming Create a Sim and Build Mode features in Sims 4 next free base game update

AlthoughSims 4has been linked to variouspremium content, the game does offer free features for base game users. Several notable patches, including the substantial infant update, have changed its dynamics. And now, the title will be expanded even further with theSims 4’snext free base game update. Here are the changes you may expect in Create a Sim and Build Mode. What to expect in the next Sims 4 free base game update The Sims 4LovestruckDeveloper Livestreamrevealed several new exciting features for the game....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Michael Smith

An irony-free feel good fan video about Dads

Bowser and Son are legit heartwarmers There is a whole genre of comedy dedicated to uncomfortable emotions about Dads. Pierre’sDoo Dah Doo Doo rapis one example. That’s doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of room in the internet’s heart for honest, not-weird affection for Dads and their kids. The growing popularity of this corny but adorable fan-made video about Bowser and Bowser Jr. is proof of that. King Koopa started off as one dimensional icon — an all-powerful tyrant who rules a race of smaller versions of himself....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Spencer Gonzalez

Assassin’s Creed Rogue gives you more open ocean goodness

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flagwas a huge game. Like, you could easily sink 100 hours into that whole experience before getting 100 percent completion. SoAssassin’s Creed Roguemay or may not be quite the game for you. It just depends, really. If you couldn’t get enough of the pirate sailing and high seas traveling, then you’ll be all overRogue. (Those of you stuck on last-gen platforms, at least). If you’ve had more than your fill already though, well,Roguemay not have enough to offer you....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · Michele Wood

Atlas sets sail a week later than intended

Gotta get everything shipshape Prospective pirates have to keep their anchors down for an extra six days. This voyage isn’t starting in a timely fashion. Studio Wildcard has announced that its new pirate MMOAtlasis delayed until December 19.Atlaswas originallyrevealed at The Game Awards 2018last week. It was scheduled for anEarly Access ($30) releaseon December 13 — an awfully quick turnaround from reveal to release. But, a little more time is needed....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Kevin Caldwell

Awkward Wreck-It Ralph short spoofs King of Kong

Mockumentary on the former Fix-It Felix Jr. champ Wreck-It Ralphis now available on Blu-ray and to celebrate the launch, Disney released this half-hour short mockumentary spoofing theKing of Kongfilm.Garlan Hulse: Where Potential Livesfollows the one timeFix-It Felix Jr.high score champion Garlan Hulse after his fall into obscurity, and attempt to be on top again. The short was directed by Rich Moore, director of theWreck-It Ralphmovie. Which, by the way, is a great film and one you should definitely watch....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Christopher Moore

Batman: Assault on Arkham swooping out to save Gotham August 12

Harley looks like Harley again Wait! I still haven’t gotten to watchSon of Batman! A newBatmananimated feature film is releasing July 14, 2025:Batman: Assault on Arkham, on Blu-ray and DVD. Honestly, it looks to be one of the best animated films in the DC Universe to have released this year. I’m hoping it actually delivers. Assault on Arkhamfollows the Suicide Squad as they break into Arkham Asylum to win back some top secret information stolen by the Riddler....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Elizabeth Mckay

BioWare ranked top 10 Canadian employer, EA vows to cut oxygen rations

Next Gen hasan articleciting the Financial Post’s decision to name BioWare to their top 10 list of finest employers in Canada. The Canadian publication’s list draws from a pool of every company in Canada seeking those select few who “offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs”, so for BioWare to be named to the list proves that they aren’t shackling developers to their desks or holding pistols to dog’s heads to ensue timely work....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Jeremiah Taylor

Blizzard toying with idea of selling level boosts in WoW

‘We?ve been evaluating ways to make that possible’ Blizzard is all set to drop its new expansion forWorld of Warcraft—Warlords of Draenorthis year. Late in 2013, they dropped a surprise promotion for the add-on, noting that if you pre-order the game, you can choose one character to boost to level 90 when the game arrives — which means that you’ll be able to start the expansion immediately. As of now it appears as if if you pre-order the game (which will be available soon according to Blizzard), you’ll boost to 90 right away....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Jessica Lewis

Bloodstained is getting a patch to fix issues the last update added in

Boss Revenge and Chroma Wheel still TBD for Switch Bloodstainedis kind of like theFallout 76of the Metroidvania world: one patch enters, several new bugs leave. TheBloodstainedteam has acknowledged some recent bugs, most notably crashes after interacting with NPCs, crashes while playingBloodlessin boss rush mode and items negatively impacting achievements. There’s no ETA on the fix right now, but it is in the works. In other news, that same bugged boss revenge and chroma wheel mode is not yet implemented in the Switch version, so those bugs don’t exist....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Jennifer Thomas

Bravely Default’s writer explains the game’s goofy name

Bravely Default: Flying Fairyis that upcoming Square Enix 3DS RPG that makesDale North wet himselftwice a night. I must admit to being slightly intrigued by the game, but not as much as by the game’s “what the hell were they thinking” title. I mean, “Bravely Default”? The f*ck does that evenmean? Famitsu magazine recently posted aninterviewwith the game’s scenario writer, Naotaka Hayashi. The original article is in Japanese, but over on NeoGAF, you can find a few key points transcribed for our benefit....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Nicholas Morris

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. might be getting demo cards at GameStop (update)

Cards are in, but not active yet [Update:According to a verified tip from an anonymous GameStop employee, the Code Name S.T.E.A.M. cards are only intended for GameStop employees. Participating stores have been limited to only five cards per store, and the cards are “not for resale or distribution to the general public.” We’ve attached the letter from Nintendo of America below.] A NeoGAF user is reporting that select GameStop stores have obtained demo codes forCode Name S....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · David Wang

Contest: Win the SOLD OUT Project Warlock on Switch from Super Rare Games

You can’t buy it anymore, so win it! In today’s contest you may win a Switch copy ofProject Warlockfrom Super Rare Games! If you slept on picking up a super limited edition ofProject Warlockfrom Super Rare Games, I’ve got some bad news — that shit sold out, yo! It’s gone. Donezo. Fin. Adios. Good thing we snuck Mr. Destructoid into their offices (he went up through the toilet like a shitty, reverse Santa) and stole a copy to give away!...

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Steven Mann

Cyberpunk 2077 may be launching by the end of 2016

Not enough time to finish The Witcher 3 RememberCyberpunk 2077? It’s the game thatThe Witcherdeveloper CD Projekt Red announced way back in January of 2013, and have since been incredibly quiet about ever since. CD Projekt Red has previously said to not expect it to talk aboutCyberpunkuntil 2017 at the very earliest, but ifa report by the German Gamereactor siteis to be believed, then maybe we’ll be seeing the game itself well before then....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Angela Meyer MD